Poetic Arda by Mirach
Larner · 28 May 2012 · Chapter 22: Halbarad's Farewell
Ah, but the gift of foresight was within the family, and was not always comforting. But Halbarad knew that even his death should in the end prove a purpose....
Author's reply
Yes, that gift can be quite disturbing sometimes...
shirebound · 27 May 2012 · Chapter 22: Halbarad's Farewell
Behind that door no turning back, And yet I'll cross this line What a noble and courageous man, who accompanied his Chieftain and king on the darkest road of all out of duty... and love.
Author's reply
It is really a pity he died in that battle.
Cairistiona · 27 May 2012 · Chapter 22: Halbarad's Farewell
That's just lovely! It's touching without getting overly sentimental. I love the line "But I follow, for you must go, And faith is a strong bond". That really sums up Halbarad perfectly!
Author's reply
Thank you very much!
Larner · 22 May 2012 · Chapter 21: The Song of Aragorn and Arwen
How you've caught and expressed their love, and with images I know the Master felt toward his own beloved.
Author's reply
Thank you! Tolkien's own love and its reflection in his stories is really inspiring...
Larner · 22 May 2012 · Chapter 20: The Ride of Rohirrim
A wonderful capture of their spirit and the nature of their alliance!
Author's reply
Thank you!
Ellynn · 20 May 2012 · Chapter 21: The Song of Aragorn and Arwen
Awwwwwwwwwwwww... *melts*
Author's reply
=) I'm glad you like it!
Ellynn · 11 May 2012 · Chapter 20: The Ride of Rohirrim
This poem really has the true spirit of Rohan and war.
Author's reply
Thank you very much!
Larner · 10 May 2012 · Chapter 19: The Last Mallorn
Most poignantly written, imagining the Elves and their small companions who gave so much now all gone, only the Mallorn left on these shores.
Author's reply
The Age of Men arrives, and there is no place for Elves in Middle-earth anymore...
Larner · 10 May 2012 · Chapter 18: War of Wrath
A good rewrite of this one.
Author's reply
Thank you!
Larner · 10 May 2012 · Chapter 17: Dead Marshes
Ooh--so properly eerie! Yes, I can imagine Gollum crooning this!
Author's reply
Indeed, preciousss... =)
Larner · 10 May 2012 · Chapter 16: Yavanna's lullaby
I love the gentleness and poignancy of this song.
Author's reply
Thank you very much!
Larner · 10 May 2012 · Chapter 15: Túrin Turambar
Ah, so well done indeed, Mirach! Love the rhyme schemes as well as how the subject is handled!
Author's reply
Thank you very much! The rhyme scheme is that of a sestina, with 6 repeating words at the end on the lines.
ellie · 9 May 2012 · Chapter 19: The Last Mallorn
very beautiful and very sad.
Author's reply
Thank you very much!
Antane · 2 May 2012 · Chapter 14: I paint your face in my mind
What a beautiful profession of true love! Thank you so much (and thank him too). :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
AleiTheLeaf · 30 April 2012 · Chapter 18: War of Wrath
I've been following this for a while now and I would just like to say that I love the masterful way you write your poems. The imagery you conjure up paired with the adaptability and dexterity of your writing style is simply amazing. Keep on writing! Yours, ~AleitheLeaf, a frequent lurker p.s. Halls of Mandos, Shadows of Nan Elmoth, The Ride of Orome, The White Tree, and the Dead Marshes are my favorites.
Author's reply
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed the poems, I found it interesting to try the different forms as well! I won't post so much a during NaPoWriMo now, but I'll add a new poem from time to time =)
Ellynn · 30 April 2012 · Chapter 16: Yavanna's lullaby
What can I say? Another wonderful creation.
Author's reply
Thank you!
shirebound · 29 April 2012 · Chapter 16: Yavanna's lullaby
So gentle and hopeful. I like this very much.
Author's reply
Thank you!
Ellynn · 20 April 2012 · Chapter 14: I paint your face in my mind
So beautiful, touching, full of love. Yes, you managed to depict the depth of Aragorn's love so well.
Author's reply
Thank you very much! I'm glad I succeeded there =)
ellie · 19 April 2012 · Chapter 14: I paint your face in my mind
Another lovely poem by your talented hand. Thank you for sharing these with us!
Author's reply
Thank you for the lovely reviews! =)
shirebound · 19 April 2012 · Chapter 14: I paint your face in my mind
That "felt" like Aragorn, even before I read your note at the bottom.
Author's reply
I'm glad it was recognizeable as him!
Larner · 19 April 2012 · Chapter 14: I paint your face in my mind
A beautiful declaration of how thought of her sustains him!
Author's reply
Thank you!
Larner · 18 April 2012 · Chapter 13: Halls of Mandos
Between Namo's care and Vaire's tapestries there is for some too much to be seen here, I suspect.
Author's reply
Those stay in Mandos for a long time, as well...
shirebound · 16 April 2012 · Chapter 13: Halls of Mandos
Oh my, well done. I really like that.
Author's reply
Thank you very much!
Ellynn · 13 April 2012 · Chapter 12: Ships of Alqualondë
You achieved a fantastic contrast between the first and the second, dark part of the poem. So well done.
Author's reply
Thank you very much!
ellie · 12 April 2012 · Chapter 12: Ships of Alqualondë
nice imagery. I can picture it all.
Author's reply
Thank you very much!